As we age, the skin loses elasticity, and on the upper arms this often becomes visible early. An upper arm lift removes excess skin and fatty tissue on the inner side of the upper arms. You will discuss which incision pattern is an option for you in the consultation with our doctors in Düsseldorf.
Upper arm lift in Düsseldorf: consultation, surgery and aftercare in one place
Consultation room
Your upper arm lift takes place at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf, from the first consultation to the follow-up appointments afterwards. The specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery has its own operating theatres and patient rooms: you are advised and operated on in the same place where you also spend the night after the procedure and return for aftercare.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern business district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds. This also makes appointments after the operation easy to reach from all over Düsseldorf, from Meerbusch, Neuss and the surrounding area.
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Causes of sagging upper arms: the ageing process and major weight loss
Besides the ageing process, major weight loss can also cause the skin on the upper arms to sag. With rapid, major weight loss, for example after a strict diet, bariatric surgery or after pregnancy, the skin often can no longer fully shrink back and begins to hang visibly. If exercise no longer changes this, an upper arm lift may be an option. At the first consultation appointment at Klinik am Seestern you discuss everything essential about the treatment with us. Your treating doctor will also mark out the possible incision pattern for you at this appointment.
As a rule, an upper arm lift takes about 1 to 2 hours and is carried out under general anaesthesia. If needed, it can be combined with liposuction.
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Aims of an upper arm lift
A firmer contour of the upper arms by removing excess skin
Smaller arm circumference by reducing fatty tissue
Greater well-being, for example when wearing sleeveless clothing
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What is the procedure for an upper arm lift?
A bilateral upper arm lift takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and is carried out under general anaesthesia. First, the skin and fatty tissue to be removed are measured and the incisions are marked. The incision pattern depends on the findings and is planned with as little scarring as possible.
Methods compared
With a short or long incision
How long the incision on the inner side of the upper arm will be depends on how much skin is in excess. Your doctor marks out the possible incision pattern for you at the first consultation appointment.
01Short incisionnear the armpit
If only a little skin is in excess, a shorter incision near the armpit may be enough, and the scar then stays short. As with any incision pattern, skin and fatty tissue are removed with as little scarring as possible.
Excess skinslight
Scar
short, near the armpit
Suitable
when only a little skin is in excess
02Long incisionon the inner side
If more skin is in excess, the incision runs along the inner side of the upper arm, usually from the armpit towards the elbow. With the arms hanging down, the scar is usually barely visible; with certain arm movements it can be seen.
Excess skinnoticeable
Scar
on the inner side, from the armpit towards the elbow
Suitable
for clearly sagging skin, for example after major weight loss
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Your schedule at the Klinik am Seestern
This is how an upper arm lift proceeds at Klinik am Seestern, from the consultation to the end of compression:
Step 1
Beforehand
Consultation. At the first appointment you discuss everything essential about the treatment with us, and your doctor marks out the possible incision pattern for you. You can book your appointment online.
Step 2
Day of surgery
The procedure. Skin and fatty tissue are measured and the incisions are marked; the operation takes place under general anaesthesia. Afterwards you stay one night in the clinic; the compression garment is put on you during the operation itself.
Step 3
After about 1 week
Back among people. After about a week you are usually back out among people.
Step 4
Weeks 2 to 3
Stitch removal. The non-absorbable stitches are removed.
Step 5
Week 3 to 4
Go easy on your arms. Until then, avoid physical exertion with your arms.
Step 6
Weeks 4 to 6
Compression. You wear the compression garment for this long; it supports healing.
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How should I behave after an upper arm lift?
To support healing, you wear a compression garment for the first 4 to 6 weeks, which is put on you during the operation. Avoid physical exertion with your arms for the first 3 to 4 weeks. The non-absorbable stitches are removed after 2 to 3 weeks.
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What are the risks of an upper arm lift?
Every surgical procedure involves medical risks, accompanying symptoms and possible side effects. A detailed personal consultation and medical briefing before making the decision are therefore important. With an upper arm lift, wound healing disorders, drug intolerances or inflammation can occur, for example. We assess your general state of health in advance and take your lifestyle into account in order to keep risks as low as possible.
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What does an upper arm lift in Düsseldorf cost? Costs and financing
The costs of an upper arm lift depend on the extent of the procedure. Every additional measure, for example liposuction on the upper arms, increases the effort and therefore the costs. As part of the consultation we prepare a no-obligation cost estimate for you. Financing is possible through our financing partner; more on this under Financing your treatment.
An upper arm lift is not possible without scars. The incision pattern on the inner side of the upper arm is planned so that the scars are positioned as inconspicuously as possible. Aftercare and scar care can help the scars fade over time. They may be visible with certain arm movements.
Can an upper arm lift be combined with liposuction?
Yes. If there are fat deposits in the areas to be tightened, it can make sense to combine the procedure with liposuction. Discuss this option with your treating doctor.
How long does the result of an upper arm lift last?
Skin that has been removed does not grow back. However, the ongoing ageing process and major weight fluctuations can change the result over time.
What does an upper arm lift in Düsseldorf cost?
The costs depend on the extent of the procedure, for example on how much skin is removed and whether liposuction is also advisable. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you will receive a no-obligation cost estimate. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf does the upper arm lift take place?
Consultation, operation and aftercare take place at the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
Costs and financing
Pay conveniently in instalments.
You can pay for your treatment in monthly instalments through our financing partner medipay, with terms of up to 72 months. We will tell you the price of your procedure after the consultation.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
